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We’ve covered the WHEN, WHERE, and the WHY of planning a women’s ministry retreat. Today we’re going to talk about how to pick a retreat theme.

Day 5 – How to Pick a Retreat Theme

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Location, location, location. When looking for a women’s ministry retreat location there are several things you need to consider.

Day 3 – Where should you go for your women’s ministry retreat?

Event Planning

Before we start planning, we need to tackle the “why”. Why are women’s ministry retreats important? Why are they needed?

Day 2 – 15 Benefits of a Women’s Ministry Retreat

Event Planning

Are you sensing that the Lord may be asking you or your team to plan a women’s ministry retreat? How do you figure out if that’s really the direction God is taking your team?

The future of your women’s ministry is meeting down the hall in the Youth Room. Yep, those girls down the hallway on their phones will soon graduate and will be checking your “women’s ministry”.

Is there a place for teens in your women’s ministry?

Leadership

Last week I shared about the four years I spent in a prayer group and how you might start your own prayer group. As promised, I’m sharing the Prayer Guide we used each week to keep us focused. You are welcome to print and use it as is, or tweak it and make it your…

Prayer Group Guide (Free Printable)

Prayer

Prayer Group Guide Free Printable

For four years I had the privilege of being a part of a small prayer group. Those precious ladies prayed me through my father’s brief battle with brain cancer, a rocky time in our marriage, and our boys’ sometimes bumpy elementary school years.

Tips and best practices for launching a prayer group for the women in your church or community.

I was brainstorming recently with a friend about ways she could break the ice with her new team at work. Her team is quite small. I knew the 4 C’s icebreaker game would be a great one for her to use! She was also looking for a fun way to find out what kinds of…

A Few of My Favorite Things Icebreaker (Free Printable)

Icebreakers

A fun icebreaker that will encourage your group to share their favorite things! Includes free printable cards for participants to list A Few of My Favorite Things.

I’m not talking about sponsoring a child through Food for the Hungry (though our family does) or adopting a Sunday school class.

Who is God asking your women’s ministry to adopt?

Mission Projects

Fall is almost here! Anyone else excited?! I must admit I am ready to put away my swimsuit and pull out my jeans and sweaters. Whether or not you can’t wait for those leave to start changing, fall offers some unique fellowship opportunities for your women.